Greek Politics
Loose ends to tie up on prior actions as lenders head back to Athens
Having got through the parliamentary debate and vote on the first set of prior actions Greece has to carry out this autumn without any major problems, the government now begins the potentially more complicated task of reaching an agreement with its lenders.
Athens seeks enhanced regional role via international religious conference
The Greek government's decision to host the international conference on Religious and Cultural Pluralism and Peaceful Coexistence in the Middle East, which begins in Athens on Sunday and runs through to Tuesday, has two main aims.
Little trouble for Tsipras in multi-bill vote but bigger problems may lurk over revenues chief
The omnibus bill containing many of the 49 prior actions the coalition has to fulfill to secure the next sub-tranche of bailout funding passed through Parliament without any major problems on Friday night.
Leadership race brings New Democracy factionalism to the surface
New Democracy’s leadership race appears to have triggered a descent into disarray for the conservative party, which is now threatened by serious infighting.
Omnibus bill prompts no more than rumblings of discontent from coalition MPs
The submission of the draft law containing the first set of measures Greece has to pass to receive further bailout funding has prompted some disquiet within the government but not to the level that there are any concerns about the multi-bill not being approved in a vote on Friday.
Tsipras strengthens grip on SYRIZA, sees more 'open' party
Alexis Tsipras has begun trying to capitalise on his recent election victory by strengthening his position within SYRIZA and ensuring that, unlike during the previous months, his party pulls in the same direction.
New Democracy decides on date for leadership vote, candidates get on the road
New Democracy has decided to hold its leadership election on Sunday November 22, with a run-off vote between the two leading candidates (if needed) due to take place a week later, on November 29.
Opposition tells Tsipras it will resist upcoming bailout measures despite support in summer
There were no surprises in the confidence vote that took place in Parliament after midnight on Wednesday as all 155 coalition MPs backed Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s government.
Tsipras seeks fair exchange with EU over migrant crisis
The visit of Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann to Greece on Tuesday and the tour of Lesvos he conducted with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras gave Athens the opportunity to state its case for more EU assistance to tackle the refugee crisis and to argue that criticism from other member states is unjustified.
Tsipras identifies debt relief, bank recap and attracting investments as key goals
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras set out three priorities for his government once the first bailout review has been completed when he presented coalition’s policy programme in Parliament on Monday night.